The global recession continues to create new realities for students, institutions, and faculty members engaged in higher education. This blog chronicles those changes for academic / historical record purposes. Click on the URL at the end of each posting to view the complete news report.

Thursday, July 20, 2017

They can use their student charge at, among other locations, the Mizzou Store, at Campus Dining Services and at the MizzouRec, the campus recreation center and gym. They can buy new clothes from the Mizzou Store, grab some sushi from the Student Center or get a massage in the MizzouRec spa. The university has found, however, that the student charge has allowed too many students to spend money they didn’t have and go into debt. If the balance of a student charge is not paid on time, a hold can be placed on a student’s account. That can eventually lead to a student being unable to re-enroll the following semester. The university says that financial problems are a big reason students who are academically eligible don’t return to Mizzou.
http://www.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article159189369.html